Oracle stock — Is ORCL a good buy in 2025?

This article answers simple questions about oracle stock for U.S. readers. It uses easy words and short sentences. Numbers and analyst views are shown with sources and dates so you know when the facts were true.

Quick snapshot (as of September 10, 2025)

• Oracle stock price (ORCL) was about $241.51 per share on September 10, 2025.
• Oracle pays a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share (about $2.00 per year). At the price above, that is roughly a 0.8% annual yield. (investor.oracle.com)
• Oracle has been reporting fast growth in its cloud business and a very large backlog of booked cloud orders. This helps explain big recent moves in the stock. (reuters.com, investor.oracle.com)

1. Is Oracle stock a good stock to buy?
   Short answer: It depends on your goals and how much risk you can take.

Why some people like ORCL now

• Oracle is growing its cloud business (OCI) and getting big contracts. That could make sales and profit grow more in the coming years. (reuters.com)
• Many analysts give Oracle a “buy” or “moderate buy” view right now, though their price targets vary. (stockanalysis.com, marketbeat.com)

Why some people are cautious

• Cloud is a very competitive market (Amazon, Microsoft and others). Oracle must keep winning customers. (reuters.com)
• Oracle has been spending a lot on data centers and technology. Big spending can help growth, but it can also press on profits for a while. (investor.oracle.com)

Reminder: This is not financial advice. Talk with a licensed financial advisor before you buy or sell.

2. Does Warren Buffett own Oracle?
   Short answer: No, Berkshire Hathaway’s public 13F filing for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 does not list Oracle as a holding. That means, as of the most recent institutional filing, Berkshire did not report owning ORCL. (sec.gov)

Note: 13F filings show what large investment managers report each quarter. Not seeing Oracle in Berkshire’s 13F means Berkshire did not report a public, reportable stake there for that quarter.

3. Where will Oracle be in 5 years?
   We can’t know for sure. Here are three simple scenarios:

• Bull case (best outcome): Oracle’s cloud and AI tools keep growing fast. Oracle signs many big cloud deals. Revenue and profit rise a lot, and the stock could be much higher. Reuters and Oracle’s reports point to large booked cloud orders and rapid OCI growth as the reason some analysts are optimistic. (reuters.com, investor.oracle.com)
• Base case (middle outcome): Oracle keeps growing its cloud business, but competition and big spending limit how fast profit rises. The stock may go up slowly or trade sideways for a while. Analyst price targets show mixed views, which fits this middle path. (stockanalysis.com)
• Bear case (worst outcome): Oracle has trouble turning its big backlog into steady cash, or competition wins market share. Heavy capital spending hurts returns, and the stock falls. Oracle itself and news reports note both the big opportunity and the execution risks. (investor.oracle.com, reuters.com)

4. What is the price target for Oracle in 2025?

• Analysts give different 12‑month price targets. A snapshot of recent analyst data (varying by source) shows averages roughly in the low-to-mid $200s, with a wide range from about $165 up to $325 depending on the firm. Examples of published snapshots: StockAnalysis ($236 avg), TipRanks ($248 avg), and MarketBeat (~$227 avg). These numbers change often. (stockanalysis.com, tipranks.com, marketbeat.com)

Short explanation: A price target is one analyst’s estimate of where the stock might trade in about a year. Different analysts use different models, so targets can vary a lot.

Simple checklist for U.S. readers thinking about ORCL

• Check the current oracle stock price on your broker or a finance site before acting.
• Read Oracle’s investor press releases and filings (they show revenue, cloud bookings, and dividends). (investor.oracle.com)
• Look at several analyst views (price targets and reasoning) to see the range of opinions. (stockanalysis.com, tipranks.com)
• Talk to a licensed financial advisor if you want advice tied to your personal money goals.

Quick FAQ (very short answers)
Q: Is Oracle stock a good stock to buy?
A: It can be for some investors who want exposure to cloud and AI and who accept risk. It is not a safe “sure thing.” Use care and get advice. (reuters.com, stockanalysis.com)

Q: Does Warren Buffett own Oracle?
A: Not officially in Berkshire’s public 13F filing for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. (sec.gov)

Q: Where will Oracle be in 5 years?
A: No one knows for sure. Oracle could grow strongly if its cloud and AI business keeps winning customers, or it could face limits from competition and big spending. (reuters.com, investor.oracle.com)

Q: What is the price target for Oracle in 2025?
A: Analysts’ 12‑month targets vary. Average targets from several services sit roughly in the low‑to‑mid $200s, but the range is wide. Always check the date on any target you read. (stockanalysis.com, marketbeat.com)

Sources (short list — all used above)

• Live Oracle price (ORCL) — finance snapshot.
• Reuters coverage of Oracle’s cloud bookings and revenue outlook (Sept 2025). (reuters.com)
• Oracle investor relations — Fiscal 2025 results and dividend announcements. (investor.oracle.com)
• SEC Form 13F — Berkshire Hathaway filings (shows reported holdings). (sec.gov)
• Analyst price‑target pages (StockAnalysis, TipRanks, MarketBeat). (stockanalysis.com, tipranks.com, marketbeat.com)